Phakorn Massage
Phakorn Massage
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High standard massageshop with an international ambiance. We provide excellent therapy and a delicate experience. A luxurious shop and high quality in everthing we do. All at the same prices as in a traditional thai massageshop.
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CRAYZ
Singapore, Singapore23 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Staff were all friendly and had a great body oil massage..masseuse really knew where's the pain on your body without telling them.Well recommended and will definitely visit them again..
Written June 17, 2019
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Anastasia D
Moscow, Russia17 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Massages are good - we did thai and foot massages. The staff are very friendly and professional. We really enjoyed the atmosphere of the place!
Written May 2, 2019
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Gerald C
Singapore, Singapore35 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Was here for 4 days.. great massage and very friendly staff. Will be back the next time I come here to Phuket.
Written August 27, 2018
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Lovetravelling
Dubai, United Arab Emirates43 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
This is such a refreshing experience...the spa is clean, modern thai style and they are professional with well trained staff! Staff are friendly with a manager that is always so accommodating. I Highly recommend this spa its a 5 star hotel standard spa but a standalone establishment at non hotel prices. Don’t hesitate to try them you wont be disappointed. Between Kata and Karon just of the beach road. Thank you to the lovely staff for great massages!
Written August 25, 2018
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Tracy H
Christchurch, New Zealand5 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
We came here for 8 days in a row but only got massages on six days as we raved to others about the service and environment and the place became too popular that we couldn't get in. A great place. We loved all the massages. Tried Thai, back and shoulders, oil and foot. All were first class. The workers were all really nice and the shop is super clean and tidy. The prices are the same as other places currently 300baht for Thai, 400 baht for oil or back, neck and shoulder. Also tried the manicure and pedicure combo for 300 baht. My husband had never done this before and loved the results. Give this place a go if you want a quality massage in a clean peaceful environment.
Written April 26, 2019
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PappanMajumdar
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia278 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Well this better be good. Because my wife experienced Thai massage for the first time here. And yes, it lived up to the reputation and all the decent reviews it has on Google and TA. So, much so that me and my wife visited this place thrice during our 3 days stay at Phuket. We didn't want to go to any other massage center. My wife even made friends with one of the aunty masseurs:)
The first massage we took is the ubiquitous foot massage of Thailand, 1 hour, 300 THB per head. It was simply awesome. The masseurs managed to make both of us go to sleep with the sheer pleasure:) They massage your foot up to your thighs. Best part of this massage is you can lie back and enjoy, play on the phone, read a book, go off to sleep, whatever. This has always been my favorite.
The 2nd massage was the Thai whole body massage, 300 THB per head. Well, this is a tricky one. In this they twist, turn, press, pull all parts of your body. For me some parts they would press with the elbow and it would hurt a bit. My wife thoroughly enjoyed this one and she was going all ga ga about it. For me it was hurtful sometimes. I would cringe and want to say "hey please do it softly". So, it is better if you advise them before only whether you want hard, soft or medium:) Though I have not understood the difference between each of them as the masseurs beyond a point would come back to their usual rhythm.
Another one we took is the oil massage, 1 hour, 400 THB per head. For this they take you inside as you have to be down to your underwear. But, frankly both me and my wife really did not enjoy this so much. Because we were wary of the earlier Thai body massage, we advised them to make it a soft one...and lo, the soft one was so soft as if they were just applying the oil on our body.
Finally, my elder daughter also got a full manicure and pedicure, 300 THB done on the third day. The procedure was a very standard one- first they cleaned the nails by trimming them and then getting rid of the dead skin cells. Then they charged 100 THB extra for getting them painted, however, it was worth it as they did it with great precision and ensured that it would last for a little more than a week, which it did. The service was very good, as she had two people attending to her all the time, one responsible for painting, whilst the other's job was to solely fan them till they dried. Just keep in mind that by Mani + Pedi, they only treat the nails, whereas the common expectation is to receive a brief hand and foot massage as well. Rest assured, the experience was extremely relaxing and my daughter was extremely pleased with the results, evident as she spent the day flaunting her nails.
Overall a good place with elderly and experienced ladies as masseurs. The air conditioning is very nice specially in the ruthless Phuket heat and sun. If you can make your way to Phakorn in the afternoon, nothing like it. While others are getting burnt outside in the heat you are inside being serviced with a massage. Wow, life cannot be better. Its super cool inside the massage center with nice furnishings. The quality of linen used is very nice. You don't need to carry any change, or towels at all. Just have to land up as it is as they have arrangements for everything. They will give you loose clothes to change to and they would adequately wipe off the oil after the massage. All very convenient and nice. They treat you to green tea (though we did not get the privilege). Also, once you wake in they give you chilled bottled water free which is nice. And finally there is nice soothing music being played which goes well with the massage. Basically they try your best to make you fall off to sleep and most of the times they do succeed. It has a very relaxing ambiance. The toilet is very clean and nice. Very very well maintained toilet they have. They also have free WiFi. Though we did not use it, so don't know the quality.
I did research extensively on Phuket massage centers. And this place seems to be one of the highly recommended places. So, if you are around Karon, just close your eyes and go for it. It can be found on Google maps. If you are a little away also, I feel it is worth it to travel all the way. Specially if you have a car. Why I din't give 5 stars is because of the oil massage which wasn't up to the mark and also during the Thai body massage, sometimes it hurts when they use their elbows to massage.
Warning! If you have a car then parking in and around the massage center is a problem. You have to park on the road itself which is fine provided you get a slot. So, you might have to drive up and down to figure out a slot. Or else you have to go to the parallel roads and find a place and then walk back to the massage center.
As they say - "Lie Back and Enjoy". Phakorn is good!!
The first massage we took is the ubiquitous foot massage of Thailand, 1 hour, 300 THB per head. It was simply awesome. The masseurs managed to make both of us go to sleep with the sheer pleasure:) They massage your foot up to your thighs. Best part of this massage is you can lie back and enjoy, play on the phone, read a book, go off to sleep, whatever. This has always been my favorite.
The 2nd massage was the Thai whole body massage, 300 THB per head. Well, this is a tricky one. In this they twist, turn, press, pull all parts of your body. For me some parts they would press with the elbow and it would hurt a bit. My wife thoroughly enjoyed this one and she was going all ga ga about it. For me it was hurtful sometimes. I would cringe and want to say "hey please do it softly". So, it is better if you advise them before only whether you want hard, soft or medium:) Though I have not understood the difference between each of them as the masseurs beyond a point would come back to their usual rhythm.
Another one we took is the oil massage, 1 hour, 400 THB per head. For this they take you inside as you have to be down to your underwear. But, frankly both me and my wife really did not enjoy this so much. Because we were wary of the earlier Thai body massage, we advised them to make it a soft one...and lo, the soft one was so soft as if they were just applying the oil on our body.
Finally, my elder daughter also got a full manicure and pedicure, 300 THB done on the third day. The procedure was a very standard one- first they cleaned the nails by trimming them and then getting rid of the dead skin cells. Then they charged 100 THB extra for getting them painted, however, it was worth it as they did it with great precision and ensured that it would last for a little more than a week, which it did. The service was very good, as she had two people attending to her all the time, one responsible for painting, whilst the other's job was to solely fan them till they dried. Just keep in mind that by Mani + Pedi, they only treat the nails, whereas the common expectation is to receive a brief hand and foot massage as well. Rest assured, the experience was extremely relaxing and my daughter was extremely pleased with the results, evident as she spent the day flaunting her nails.
Overall a good place with elderly and experienced ladies as masseurs. The air conditioning is very nice specially in the ruthless Phuket heat and sun. If you can make your way to Phakorn in the afternoon, nothing like it. While others are getting burnt outside in the heat you are inside being serviced with a massage. Wow, life cannot be better. Its super cool inside the massage center with nice furnishings. The quality of linen used is very nice. You don't need to carry any change, or towels at all. Just have to land up as it is as they have arrangements for everything. They will give you loose clothes to change to and they would adequately wipe off the oil after the massage. All very convenient and nice. They treat you to green tea (though we did not get the privilege). Also, once you wake in they give you chilled bottled water free which is nice. And finally there is nice soothing music being played which goes well with the massage. Basically they try your best to make you fall off to sleep and most of the times they do succeed. It has a very relaxing ambiance. The toilet is very clean and nice. Very very well maintained toilet they have. They also have free WiFi. Though we did not use it, so don't know the quality.
I did research extensively on Phuket massage centers. And this place seems to be one of the highly recommended places. So, if you are around Karon, just close your eyes and go for it. It can be found on Google maps. If you are a little away also, I feel it is worth it to travel all the way. Specially if you have a car. Why I din't give 5 stars is because of the oil massage which wasn't up to the mark and also during the Thai body massage, sometimes it hurts when they use their elbows to massage.
Warning! If you have a car then parking in and around the massage center is a problem. You have to park on the road itself which is fine provided you get a slot. So, you might have to drive up and down to figure out a slot. Or else you have to go to the parallel roads and find a place and then walk back to the massage center.
As they say - "Lie Back and Enjoy". Phakorn is good!!
Written June 16, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ash A
Melbourne, Australia18 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
I haven't had many massages here but i can say i left this place very happy. I had the foot massage which included your lower legs. You get a warm welcoming with a cold face towel and a cold bottle of water. The place is very neat quiet and the whole atmosphere is calming and relaxing.
Once they massage your feet they just do a nice neck and head massage for maybe 5mins.
I definitely left feeling so much better.
Id happily return for another massage.
Once they massage your feet they just do a nice neck and head massage for maybe 5mins.
I definitely left feeling so much better.
Id happily return for another massage.
Written April 18, 2019
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Arevka K
10 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
One of the best massages I've ever got. I was in a desperate need for a good treatment after having a pain in my neck, shoulders, and back.
I don't know my lady’s name but she was the amazing. I heard my muscles making noises because she was really getting it.
It’s my second time here, I felt like I'm alive again. Really thankful for her work.
I'll definitely come back tomorrow
They also have complementary ginger tea, coffee 😍
I don't know my lady’s name but she was the amazing. I heard my muscles making noises because she was really getting it.
It’s my second time here, I felt like I'm alive again. Really thankful for her work.
I'll definitely come back tomorrow
They also have complementary ginger tea, coffee 😍
Written March 16, 2019
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Kaili27
4 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Very good and professional service! All therapists are positive, clever, they smiling, strong hands.
We do thai massage, oil massage, foot and back around 10times. We really like the atmosphere at the salon.
Price is the same but service are excellent.
After massage you can sitt at the comfortable sofa and drink tea or water.
Really recommend!
Thank you!
We do thai massage, oil massage, foot and back around 10times. We really like the atmosphere at the salon.
Price is the same but service are excellent.
After massage you can sitt at the comfortable sofa and drink tea or water.
Really recommend!
Thank you!
Written March 11, 2019
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Jason C
Washington DC, DC11 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Came here with GF. Surpassed expectations and loved that they took credit card. It was our last day in Phuket so we splurged on the body scrub, foot scrub, pedi mani and foot massage. It was well worth it.
Written January 26, 2019
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